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James, Robyn

From: James, RobynSent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:53 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Dawes, Leigh-Ann; Dimonnay, AmedeSubject: Wheelabrator South Inspection Report.

Good Morning, For your records. Robyn S. James Environmental Specialist II Waste Cleanup/Solid Waste FDEP 400 N Congress Avenue 2nd Flr, Ste 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 ofc: 561-681-6686, fax:561-681-6770 email: [email protected]

Inspection Checklist

Florida Department of

Environmental Protection

FACILITY INFORMATION:

Facility Name: BROWARD CO.SOUTH RESOURCE RECOVERY

On-Site Inspection Start Date: 08/09/2010

WACS No.: 53209

Facility Street Address: STRD 441 & 84

County Name: BROWARD

City: FT. LAUDERDALE

Zip: 33312

On-Site Inspection End Date: 08/09/2010

INSPECTION PARTICIPANTS:

Principal Inspector: Robyn S. James, Inspector

Other Participants: Leigh-Ann Dawes, Inspector; Chuck Faller, EH&S Manager; Rick Mulhorn, Monofil Manager

(Include ALL Landfill and Department Personnel with Corresponding Titles)

INSPECTION TYPE:

Routine Operation Inspection for Landfill - Class I facility

Routine Operation Inspection for Waste Processing Facility - Material Recovery Facility

Routine Operation Inspection for Other Facilities - Waste To Energy Facility

ATTACHMENTS TO THE INSPECTION CHECK LIST:

This Cover Page to the Inspection Checklist may include any or all of the following attachments asappropriate.

SECTION 1.0 - FILE REVIEW

SECTION 2.0 - LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

SECTION 4.0 - WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES

SECTION 12.0 - WTE FACILITIES

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08/09/2010Inspection Date:

SECTION 1.0 - FILE REVIEW

The requirements listed in this section provide an opportunity for the Department's inspector to indicate theconditions found at the time of the inspection. A "Not Ok" response to a requirement indicates either apotential violation of the corresponding rule or an area of concern that requires more attention. Both potentialviolations and areas of concern are discussed further at the end of this inspection report.

Requirements:

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A FILE REVIEW (Pre- or Post-Inspection, as appropriate.) Completed

1.1 For landfills and C&D disposal facilities, does the facility have a current plan for the method andsequence of filling wastes? 62-701.500(2)(f) for landfills; 62-701.730(7)(a) for C&D debris sites

1.2 For landfills, are the following records being reported to the Department?(Check any that are Not OK)

Waste reports (annually) 62-701.500(4)

Annual estimate of remaining life 62-701.500(13)(c)

1.3 Is leachate sampled, tested and disposed as required? 62-701.500(8)(a), 62-701.510(6)(c)

1.4 Is gas monitoring being performed as required by the permit? 62-701.500(9), 62-701.530(2)

1.5 Are the results of the gas sampling reported to the Department quarterly? 62-701.530(2)(c)

1.6 Is water quality sampling and testing performed according to standard procedures and at the requiredfrequencies? 62-701.510(2) for landfills; 62-701.730(4)(b) and (10) for C&D debris sites; 62-713.400(3) for stationary soil treatment facilities.

1.7 Do the results of the water quality testing suggest there may be adverse impacts to water quality fromthe operation of the solid waste facility? 62-701.510(3) and (4); 62-701.730(4)(c) and (10) for C&Ddebris sites; 62-713.400(3) for stationary soil treatment facilities.

1.8 For closed landfills and C&D disposal facilities with final elevations higher than 20 feet above grade,has a final survey report verifying the final elevations and contours of the facility been submitted tothe Department? 62-701.600(6)(b), 62-701.730(9)(d)

1.9 Is financial assurance adequate? 62-701.630 for landfills; 62-701.710(7)(a) and (10)(a) for wasteprocessing facilities; 62-701.730(11)(a) for C&D debris facilities; 62-713.600(6)(a) for stationary soiltreatment facilities; 62-711.500(3) for waste tire facilities. NOTE: The Solid Waste FinancialCoordinator in Tallahassee can assist with this information.

1.10 Are cost estimates current and adjusted every year? 62-701.630(4) for landfills; 62-701.710(7)(b) and(10)(a) for waste processing facilities; 62-701.730(11)(b) and (c) for C&D debris facilities; 62-713.600(6)(b) and (c) for stationary soil treatment facilities; 62-711.500(3) for waste tire facilities.

1.11 For C&D debris disposal and disposal with recycling facilities, is an Annual Report submitted to theDepartment for the disposal operation by April 1st of each year? 62-701.730(12)

1.12 For C&D recycling facilities with no disposal, is an Annual Report for the recycling facility submitted tothe Department by April 1st of each year? 62-701.710(9)(b)

1.13 For compost facilities, has the compost product been sampled and analyzed every 20,000 tons orevery 3 months (whichever is sooner)? 62-709.530(1)

1.14 For compost facilities, has the annual report been submitted by June 1st? 62-709.530(3)



SECTION 2.0 - LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE


Requirements:

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A SOLID WASTE PROHIBITIONS (unless "grandfathered" in, see 62-701.300(18)) Completed

2.1.1 Unauthorized storage, processing, or disposal of solid waste except as authorized at a permitted solidwaste management facility or other exempt facility. 62-701.300(1)(a)

2.1.2 Unauthorized disposal or storage prohibited, except yard trash, within 500 feet of a potable waterwell? 62-701.300(2)(b)

2.2 Unauthorized storage or disposal of yard trash prohibited within the minimum setbacks of (Check anythat are Not OK) 62-701.300(12)

100 feet from potable water wells (except on-site)?

50 feet from water bodies?

2.3 Unauthorized disposal or storage prohibited in any natural or artificial body of water including groundwater and wetlands? (Does not apply to standing water after a storm event.) 62-701.300(2)(d)

2.4 Unauthorized disposal or storage prohibited, except yard trash, within 200 feet of any natural orartificial body of water, including wetlands without permanent leachate controls, exceptimpoundments or conveyances which are part of an on-site, permitted stormwater managementsystem or on-site water bodies with no off-site discharge? 62-701.300(2)(e)

2.5 Unauthorized open burning of solid waste prohibited except in accordance with Departmentrequirements? 62-701.300(3)

2.6 Are the following unauthorized wastes or special wastes properly controlled, managed and disposed?(Check any that are Not OK)

Hazardous waste 62-701.300(4)

Biomedical waste 62-701.300(6)

Yard trash 62-701.300(8)(c)

Whole waste tires 62-701.300(8)(e)

Regulated asbestos waste 62-701.520(3), 62-701.730(19)

Used oil and oily wastes, except as exempted 62-701.300(11)

PCB wastes 62-701.300(5)

Lead-acid batteries 62-701.300(8)(a)

White goods 62-701.300(8)(d)

Liquids 62-701.300(10)

CCA treated wood 62-701.300(14)

2.7 Are only permitted waste types disposed at facility? 62-701.340(2), 62-701.500(6)(a), 62-701.500(2)(c)

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Completed

2.8 Is there a trained operator on-site at Class I and III landfills when receiving wastes? 62-701.500(1)

2.9 Is there at least one trained spotter at each working face when receiving wastes at Class I and IIIlandfills? 62-701.500(1)

2.10 Are the following records or plans current and available on-site? (Check any that are Not OK)

Training Plan 62-701.320(15)(a)

Operating Plan 62-701.500(2)

Waste weight records 62-701.500(4)

Precipitation records 62-701.500(8)(g)



ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Completed

2.10 Load-checking program records 62-701.500(6)(a)

Training records 62-701.320(15)(a)

Operation record 62-701.500(3)

Quantity of leachate 62-701.500(8)(f)

2.11 Is the operation plan substantially followed? 62-701.500(2)

2.12 Is incoming waste weighed? 62-701.500(4)(a) and (2)(d)

2.13 Is the method and sequence of filling waste according to plans? 62-701.500(2)(f)

2.14 Is access properly controlled to prevent unauthorized waste disposal? 62-701.500(5)

2.15 Is waste compacted as required? 62-701.500(7)(a)

2.16 Are the working face and side slopes above ground graded to a slope no greater than 3 feethorizontal to 1 foot vertical rise? 62-701.500(7)(c)

2.17 Is a narrow working face practiced? 62-701.500(7)(d)

2.18 Is the frequency, amount and quality of initial cover, as required? 62-701.500(7)(e)

2.19 Is the frequency, amount and quality of intermediate cover, as required? 62-701.500(7)(f)

2.20 Is litter controlled and are litter control devices maintained? 62-701.500(7)(i) and (11)(f)

2.21 Is erosion control adequate? 62-701.500(7)(j)

2.22 Is the leachate collection and removal system maintained and operated as required? 62-701.500(2)(j), 62-701.500(8)(b) and (h)

2.23 Is leachate disposed of or treated as required? 62-701.500(8)(b), (c) and (d)

2.24 If leachate recirculation is practiced at the facility, is it done in accordance with Departmentrequirements and the Operation Plan? 62-701.400(5)

2.25 Is gas controlled to not cause objectionable odors beyond the property boundary? 62-701.530(3)(b)

2.26 Is gas controlled to not allow combustible gas concentrations to exceed specified limits? 62-701.530(3)(a)

2.27 Are gas vents intact and functioning properly? 62-701.500(9), 62-701.530(1)(a)3

2.28 Is mixing of leachate and stormwater prevented or minimized? 62-701.500(10), 62-701.400(9)(c)

2.29 Is stormwater management system maintained and operated as required? 62-701.500(10)

2.30 Is there sufficient operating equipment? 62-701.500(11)(a)

2.31 Is there sufficient reserve equipment (or other arrangements)? 62-701.500(11)(b)

2.32 Are communication facilities adequate? 62-701.500(11)(c)

2.33 Are approved dust control methods adequate? 62-701.500(11)(d)

2.34 Are fire protection and fire fighting capabilities adequate and operational? 62-701.500(11)(e)

2.35 Are there required signs for operational directions and public information? 62-701.500(11)(g)

2.36 Are all-weather access roads and inside perimeter roads properly maintained? 62-701.500(12)

2.37 Are ground water wells intact and properly maintained? 62-701.510(2)(b), 62-701.620(8)

2.38 Are all additional specific conditions (not otherwise addressed above) in the permit, Departmentorder, or certification, if any, being followed? 62-701.320(1), 403.161, F.S.



SECTION 4.0 - WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES


Requirements:

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk


4.1.1 Unauthorized storage, processing, or disposal of solid waste except as authorized at a permitted solidwaste management facility or other exempt facility? 62-701.300(1)(a)







4.5 Unauthorized open burning of solid waste prohibited, except in accordance with Departmentrequirements? 62-701.300(3)

4.6 Are the following unauthorized wastes or special wastes properly managed? (Check any that are NotOK)

Hazardous waste 62-701.300(4)

Biomedical waste 62-701.300(6)

Used oil and oily wastes, except as exempted 62-701.300(11)

PCB wastes 62-701.300(5)

Liquids 62-701.300(10)

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCECompleted

4.7 Do the tipping, processing, sorting, storage and compaction areas that are in an enclosed building orcovered area have adequate ventilation? 62-701.710(3)(a)

4.8 For areas not enclosed, is litter controlled and are litter control devices maintained? 62-701.710(3)(a)

4.9 Is leachate collection and removal system maintained and operated as required? 62-701.710(3)(b)

4.10 Are all drains and leachate conveyances kept clean so that leachate flow is not impeded? 62-701.710(4)(b)

4.11 Are the following records or plans current and available on-site? (Check any that are Not OK)

Operation and Maintenance Manual 62-701.710(4)(a)1

Contingency Plan 62-701.710(4)(a)3

Operation records 62-701.710(9)(a)

4.12 Is the Operation and Maintenance Manual substantially followed? 62-701.710(4)(a)1

4.13 Are putrescible wastes stored no longer than 48 hours or as otherwise allowed in the Operation andMaintenance Plan? 62-701.710(4)(b)

4.14 Are areas where putrescible waste is stored or processed cleaned at least weekly to prevent odorand vector problems? 62-701.710(4)(b)

4.15 Are the operating hours posted at the facility? 62-701.710(4)(c)1



ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCECompleted

4.16 Is a trained operator on duty whenever the facility is operating? 62-701.710(4)(c)1

4.17 Is at least one trained spotter on duty at all times that waste is received at the facility to inspect theincoming waste? 62-701.710(4)(c)2

4.18 Are unauthorized wastes removed from the waste stream and placed into appropriate containers fordisposal at a permitted facility? 62-701.710(4)(c)2

4.19 Is the facility operated to control objectionable odors? 62-701.710(4)(d)

4.20 Is adequate fire protection equipment available and operational? 62-701.710(4)(e)

4.21 Is access to the facility controlled by fencing or other effective barriers to prevent disposal ofunauthorized solid waste? 62-701.710(4)(f)

4.22 If the facility is a Transfer Station and is claiming the financial assurance exemption, does it managethe waste on a first-in, first-out basis and store waste for no greater than 7 days? 62-701.710(10)(a)

4.23 Is stormwater effectively controlled? 62-701.710(8)

4.24 Are all additional specific conditions (not otherwise addressed above) in the permit, Departmentorder, or certification, if any, being followed? 62-701.320(1), 403.161, F.S.

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY CLOSURE Completed

4.25 Has the solid waste or residue been properly disposed of within 30 days after receiving the final solidwaste shipment? 62-701.710(6)(c)

4.26 Has closure been completed within 180 days after receiving the final solid waste shipment? 62-701.710(6)(d)



SECTION 12.0 - WTE FACILITIES


Requirements:

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk


12.1.1 Unauthorized storage, processing, or disposal of solid waste except as authorized at a permitted solidwaste management facility or other exempt facility? 62-701.300(1)(a)







12.5 Unauthorized open burning of solid waste prohibited except in accordance with Departmentrequirements? 62-701.300(3)

12.6 Are the following unauthorized wastes or special wastes properly managed? (Check any that are NotOK)

Lead-acid batteries, mercury-containing switches and lamps in WTEs 62-701.300(9)CCA treated wood 62-701.300(14)

ItemNo.

Ok NotOk

Unk N/A WTE FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Completed

12.7 WTE facility in compliance with all permit conditions, site certification conditions, Department order, orcertification, if any, and applicable requirements? 62-701.320(1), 403.161, F.S.

8/9/2010 File Review shows that the Financial Responsiblity is due to 9/1/2010.

8/10/2010Arrived at Plant approximately 9:50am. Weather gloomy and raining.Attendees: Robyn James FDEP, Chuck Faller WM, Leigh-Ann Dawes FDEP, Rich Moulhorn WM.

*9 months out of the year the boilers are put off line for repairs and maintenance.*All spotters are trained and sent for training and refresher courses every year.*The Facility has be in operation for 20 years.*Recently installed and constructed a Metal Recovery System.*There is 33 acres of working land for the facility and 13 acres that is not in use yet.*Broward County also have property that is used for FEMA Hurricane Debris staging area on site off to theback of the monofill property.*East slope of the monofill has intermediate cover.

08/09/2010

COMMENTS:



*The monofil is approximately 135ft high but is permitted for 140ft.*The Control Room and Crane Room is operational 24hrs a day seven days a week with 3 shifts per day.*The Facility has 9% volume reduction.*No Methane Gas is being collected.* I observed no odors.*Approximately 40 trucks deliver ash to the monofil daily.*I observed that the grass was being cut and that cutting of the grass is sub-contracted.*Approximately 33 tons of trash is being put into the boiler every hour.*

Active Ash Face

Metal Recovery System

ATTACHMENTS:

Ash Monofil

Cell 1B sub cells 1-6 of expan.



NOTE: By signing this document, the Site Representative only acknowledges receipt of this InspectionReport and is not admitting to the accuracy of any of the items identified by the Department as "Not Ok" orareas of concern.

NO SIGNATURE

Leigh-Ann DawesINSPECTOR NAME

INSPECTOR SIGNATURE

InspectorINSPECTOR TITLE

FDEP

ORGANIZATION

NO SIGNATURE

Chuck FallerREPRESENTATIVE NAME

REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE

EH&S ManagerREPRESENTATIVE TITLE

Waste Management

ORGANIZATION

Rick MulhornREPRESENTATIVE NAME

REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE

Monofil ManagerREPRESENTATIVE TITLE

DATE8/10/2010Wheelabrator South

ORGANIZATION

Robyn S. JamesPRINCIPAL INSPECTOR NAME

PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR SIGNATURE

InspectorPRINCIPAL INSPECTOR TITLE

DATE8/10/2010FDEP

ORGANIZATION

Signed:

james, robyn

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